Necessary preliminary work

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Move ENGINE COMPARTMENT LID into service position
Drain COOLANT
Disconnect battery positive lead from terminal
Drain off AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
Remove right SUSPENSION CROSS-BRACE .
Remove RADIATOR
Remove both INTAKE SILENCER HOUSINGS
Disconnect coolant hoses from engine
Disconnect coolant hoses from charge air cooler
Disconnect line from tank vent valve
Detach power steering pump from holder. See POWER STEERING PUMP FOR HYDRAULIC STEERING GEAR WITH DYNAMIC DRIVE (N63)or POWER STEERING PUMP FOR POWER STEERING GEAR WITH ACTIVE FRONT STEERING (N63) .
Remove UNIVERSAL JOINT
Remove GEARBOX

Fig 1: Identifying Wiring Harness And Electronics Box

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Release wiring harness (1) from electronics box (2) and secure on engine against falling off.

Release wiring harness from supplementary electronics box (1) and secure on engine against falling off.

Fig 2: Identifying Supplementary Electronics Box

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Slacken nut (1).

Remove battery earth lead (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Slacken Nut And Battery Earth Lead

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Unlock and detach vacuum line (1) from vacuum pump.

Fig 4: Identifying Vacuum Line

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Release screw (1).

Remove air conditioning line (2).

Fig 5: Identifying Screw And Air Conditioning Line

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Release and disconnect coolant hoses (1).

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Fig 6: Identifying Coolant Hoses

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Unfasten hose clip (1).

Release screw (2).

Press off oil line from oil reservoir to intake pipe section with special tool to prevent oil from escaping.

Installation note:

Replace hose clamp.

Fig 7: Identifying Oil Reservoir Hose Clip And Screw

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Remove intake pipe section (1) in direction of arrow from holder (2).

Remove intake pipe in upward direction.

Fig 8: Removing Intake Pipe Section In Direction Of Arrow From Holder

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Unfasten hose clip (1).

Detach coolant hose from water valve.

Release hose clamp and detach coolant hose (2).

Fig 9: Identifying Hose Clip And Coolant Hose

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Unlock and disconnect fuel delivery line (1), seal off with special tool 13 5 160.

Seal off fuel delivery line (2) with special tool 13 5 162.

Fig 10: Identifying Fuel Delivery Line

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Release screw (1). Tightening torque 17 22 4AZ .

Detach oil lines from oil filter housing.

Catch and dispose of emerging oil.

Fig 11: Identifying Oil Pipes Screw

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Release screws (1) on ENGINE MOUNT on left and right.

Fig 12: Identifying Screws On Engine Mount On Left And Right

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IMPORTANT: Before lifting the engine, the lifting lugs must be checked for damage (cracks) and to ensure they are seated securely.

Suspend special tool from lifting eyes (1) at front and rear.

11 0 020 Lift out engine with special tool.

Fig 13: Lifting Out Engine With Special Tool (11 0 020)

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Mount engine on assembly stand.

Assemble engine.

Top up COOLANT and vent cooling system.

Check COOLING SYSTEM for leaks.